Norwalk Early Childhood Partnership: A Local Governance Partner

07/30/2026

Did you know that a child’s brain doubles to 70% of its adult size in the very first year of life? By age 3, 80% of brain growth is already complete! 🧠✨

Because these early years are a unique window of opportunity, once a week we will be sharing one of The Basics Principles in fun, simple, and powerful ways to connect with your child and help them reach their full potential.

Developed by experts at Harvard, these principles don’t require expensive toys or extra hours in your day. They are things you can do during your normal daily routine!

Follow us as we share practical tips to you can use right away and build your child’s brain power with us! 🚀

07/09/2026

🌟 Save the Date! 🌟

Join the Norwalk Police Department and your community for a fun-filled, FREE evening at National Night Out! 👮‍♂️🤝✨

There’s something for everyone: bounce houses, face painting, Zumba, delicious food from local restaurants, music, and so much more!

📅 Tuesday, August 11th
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 1 Monroe St.

Bring the whole family out for a great night of community, partnership, and neighborhood fun. See you there! 🙌❤️

05/28/2026

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04/18/2026

📚 Meet Author John Parra!

Calling all families! Join the Norwalk Early Childhood Partnership: LGP & Norwalk Reads for a special in-person event with author John Parra!

Come enjoy story time, grab some free books, and satisfy your sweet tooth at the SoNo Ice Cream Truck! 🍦

Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
🎟️ Free for Everyone: Just bring your smiles!
⏰ Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Story times at 10:30 am & 11:45 am)
📍 Location: Family Center 1 Park St. Norwalk, CT
📚 A Gift for You: Everyone gets their very own John Parra book to take home and keep!

Parking is available on Wall Street, along the Norwalk Green, and at the Mill House lot.

We can’t wait to see you there for a day of reading and fun! 🎉

04/17/2026

Happy Family Friday! ❤️ Today marks the final day of our Week of the Young Child celebration, and we’re saving the best for last.

Learning starts at home! Parents and families are a child’s very first, and most important, teachers. Today is all about slowing down, unplugging, and supporting our youngest learners through the simple, beautiful power of togetherness!

Here are a few ways to connect and finish the week strong!

It’s been an incredible week celebrating our children, their teachers, and our community. Thank you for joining us on this journey!

✨ Learn more at: NAEYC.ORG/woyc

04/16/2026

✨ Today is Artsy Thursday, and we’re celebrating the power of open-ended creativity during the Week of the Young Child!

When children pick up a paintbrush (or an egg carton, or a piece of chalk!), they aren’t just making art - they’re building fine motor skills, gaining confidence, and learning how to make their own unique choices.

Looking for ways to celebrate at home or in the classroom? Check out these ideas! 📖 ☀️♻️

Show us what your little artists are creating! Tag us and use to share the fun. 🖌️

✨ Learn more at: NAEYC.ORG/woyc

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04/15/2026

Building something together isn’t just about blocks - it’s about building memories, teamwork skills, and confidence! 🧱✨

For Work Together Wednesday, we’re celebrating the power of collaboration. Whether it’s a living room fort or a cereal box skyscraper, children learn to navigate social cues and solve problems when they create as a team.

🛠️ Try these “Build Together” ideas today for our third day of WOYC!

How are you building together today? Tag us in your creations! 📸

✨ Learn more at: NAEYC.ORG/woyc

04/14/2026

It’s time to head to the kitchen because today is Tasty Tuesday! 🍎🥦

As part of the Week of the Young Child, we are celebrating how healthy habits can also be a recipe for learning. When children help prepare meals, they aren’t just making snacks, they’re practicing math through measuring, building literacy by following recipes, and exploring science with every mix and pour.

Ready to get cooking? Try these fun activities with your little chefs today!

Cooking together builds more than just a meal - it builds memories and lifelong skills 🩷

✨ Learn more at: NAEYC.ORG/woyc

04/13/2026

It’s time to get loud and celebrate! 🥁 Happy Music Monday, the first themed day of NAEYC’s (Week of the Young Child)!

Today is all about embracing the power of sound, rhythm, and song. Making music isn’t just fun; it’s a rhythmic way to build early literacy and language skills through play. From turning your kitchen into a concert hall with pot-and-pan drums to dancing to your favorite beat, let’s turn that creativity into ability! 🎶✨

💡 Ready for More Rhythm and Rhyme?

📖 Rachelle Burk’s Stomp, Wiggle, Clap, and Tap: My First Book of Dance

This engaging book is a wonderful way to get little bodies moving and minds engaged with simple, dance-focused actions.

Let’s fill this Monday with joy and learning. Grab an instrument, put on your favorite song, and start the celebration!

Learn more at NAEYC.ORG/woyc

LocalGovernance

04/13/2026

Get ready to celebrate the smallest learners with the biggest potential! 🎨✨

This week is NAEYC Week of the Young Child (WOYC), and we are joining the fun with a full week of inspiration, play and celebration. High-quality early childhood education is the foundation of a bright future, and we can’t wait to share with you tools to help children explore, create and grow!

Through themed days like Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, and Artsy Thursday, WOYC highlights the critical role of play, creativity, and collaboration in a child’s development. It’s a time to recognize the importance of early learning and to celebrate the incredible professionals who make it all possible!

📣 Stay Tuned! Check back here every day this week for theme activities, resources, and a whole lot of fun!